Retail sales tumbled last month as Brits braced for impact from the Middle East crisis - with hopes pinned on boost from England success at World Cup
Retail sales volumes fell 1.3 per cent last month - the steepest drop for almost a year - as demand for fuel and clothing waned.
- UK retail sales suffer sharpest fall for almost a year The Standard —
- Biggest drop in petrol purchases in six years hits retail sales in Great Britain The Guardian —
- UK retail sales fall by most in nearly a year - ONS RTE —
- UK retail sales plunge as soaring fuel prices force shoppers to make cuts The Independent —
- UK retail sales suffer sharpest fall for almost a year The Independent —